Nalanda observes the ‘Gimhāna Period’ annually by committing to a period of relatively intensive Dhamma learning and practice. This year’s retreat carry the theme “Living in Harmony”. Join us in observing this spiritual period together as a community.
Read moreNalanda Centre is honoured to host Venerable Jutipañño Mahāthero this Sunday, 22 May for a Dhamma teaching. We invite you to join us to learn from Ven. Jutipañño and participate in the meal-offering together.
Read moreOn 28 November, family and friends gathered online for the Sangha Day B.E. 2565 Observance featuring a special interview with Venerable Ajahn Jayasaro. In this second of a two-part programme, we were honoured to host Ajahn and seek his advice on how we can face current trends which may impact our Dhamma practice and ways to anchor ourselves in our spiritual journey.
Read moreIn the journey of a Buddhist practitioner, we face many ups and downs in our faith and confidence. We are sometimes fired up and inspired to attain liberation, whilst at other times our confidence wanes. How do we become true disciples of the Buddha and gather the strength and wisdom to maintain confidence to advance along this spiritual path? In this special interview with Āyasmā Aggacitta Mahāthera, held in in conjunction with Sangha Day B.E. 2565 Observance on Sunday 21 November, we learned about how we can maintain our confidence to advance along this spiritual path even amidst today’s challenges.
Read moreToday is ‘Sangha Day’, an important occasion at Nalanda for the lay community to honour the virtues and contributions of the Māha Sangha (monastic order) in preserving and propagating Buddhism. We joyfully invite you to join this year’s Sangha Day Observance which will be streamed live on Nalanda Facebook page over two weekends to take counsel from esteemed Sangha members.
Read more‘Sangha Day’ is an important occasion at Nalanda for the lay community to honour the virtues and contributions of the Māha Sangha (monastic order) in preserving and propagating Buddhism. We joyfully invite you to join the Sangha Day B.E. 2565 Observance which will be streamed live on Nalanda Facebook page over two weekends to take counsel from esteemed Sangha members.
Read moreIn conjunction with Dhamma Day B.E. 2565, a Dhamma Forum was held LIVE on 25 July. Watch the recording of this live event featuring presentations by Venerable Ayya Sumangalā, Datuk Charlie Chia and Bro. Oh Kim Leng, followed by a ‘Question & Answer’ session.
Read morePsychologists and social scientists report that having and recognising one’s purpose in life enables one to live more meaningfully. This is because those who have clear goals to attain steer their life decisions with confidence, direction and focus. This is more so if that goal carries a noble purpose, such as those that revolve around philanthropy, compassion and selflessness.
Read more‘Dhamma Day’ commemorates the preaching of Buddha’s first discourse after His Enlightenment, where He taught His initial disciples the fundamental teachings of ‘Four Noble Truths’. To commemorate this auspicious occasion, we will host a Dhamma Forum titled ‘Living Life with Purpose’ on Sunday, 25 July at 9.30am.
Read moreTo navigate through the vicissitudes of life, gratitude and hope are necessary values to develop. Gratitude is a positive mental quality that comes from reflecting on the support that we have received, often through the kindness of our parents, teachers, friends and many other people. It opens up our hearts to those around us and enables us to enjoy the full blessings of life in this very moment.
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